Entertainment at Squares - Any Guesses When?

[Polar Bear]

There seems to be chatter about almost everything regarding when it will return to something resembling normal...rec centers, sports facilities, restaurants, bowling alleys, stores, you name it...except entertainment at the squares.

I don’t think I’ve seen one thread, news article, idle speculation, anything regarding when entertainment might return to the squares, or how the entertainment and the audience might differ compared to pre-Covid 19.

Thoughts?

[P A Paul]

So. Korea re-opened its night clubs... COVID spiked big time...So. Korea re-closed its night clubs.
Road map for TV?

[photo1902]

So. Korea re-opened its night clubs... COVID spiked big time...So. Korea re-closed its night clubs.
Road map for TV?

Where are our nightclubs? :)

[Kim Fowler]

Where are our nightclubs? :)

At the squares

[John_W]

My guess is July 1st.

[billethkid]

Does not make page one of priorities....very non essential!

[tophcfa]

It’s a very good question. My best guess is it will be one of the last things to reopen. Too many people congratulating in one place and no way to ensure anything resembling social distancing. I hope it happens sooner rather than later because that would indicate the pandemic is finally under control, but who really knows? Until then, I am glad to have a preference for golfing rather than line dancing: )

[MIskra]

You decide which phase the Town Squares fall into. I think it's Phase three:

Phase one is the stage that Florida is currently in. Limited public hospitality progress.
Stay-at-home and social distancing are still being advocated.

Phase two will go into effect when DeSantis lifts the stay-at-home order. The task force will then promote in-state travel and vacations, with hotels and restaurants being the target industries.

Phase three will call on domestic and international travelers to flock to Florida. Beaches and other tourism spots should have little restrictions.

Phase four is the final stage in the task force’s plan to re-open the state and something akin to what the state looked like two months ago, will “keep Florida the top travel destination” for tourists.

[Girlcopper]

We are trying to get back to some semblance of life again. Last thing we need is crowding people into the entertainment areas. Hopefully, that wont occur for awhile unless we want to start picking up the bodies.

[Trishakaye]

Where are our nightclubs? :)

Seriously or sarcastic? ???? Initial post asked for thoughts - this was just a point.

[Rwirish]

My guess 2023

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Yesterday, I spoke with a musician who told me that his band is currently booked to play Market Square, Lake Sumter Landing on May 31.

Of course that could change.

[waverly51]

Sorry, I couldn't help it, but the word you're looking for is congregating not congratulating. :)

[photo1902]

Seriously or sarcastic? ???? Initial post asked for thoughts - this was just a point.

It’s a joke. Ease up

[Two Bills]

Lets face it, it is not easy belting out a song wearing an N95!:icon_wink:

[JoelJohnson]

When the White House and the State House are open for visitors, I'll think about going out to events.

[Joe C.]

I have no idea when they are going to open up the squares.
My opinion is that they should already be open. Those who
wish to listen or dance should be able to do so. Those who
are worried about the virus are free to stay away.

[bmit16]

Really! Picking up the bodies? We have not seen that yet in TV's and people have been doing pretty much whatever they can get away with without dropping dead, or even really creating a spike in the virus numbers. Unless you own a funeral home, why would you state something so exaggerated and ridiculous? Don't be part of the problem by over hyping.

[stan the man]

It’s a joke. Ease up



Oh was that a funny ?????:boom:

[photo1902]

Oh was that a funny ?????:boom:

Extremely.

[Stu from NYC]

Does not make page one of priorities....very non essential!

Would be nice if life returns to normal and certainly the poster asked a very valid question

[bandsdavis]

I recently talked with the folks at the Entertainment Dept, who are the folks booking the acts at the Squares. They are cancelling all concerts (Savannah Center, Sharon, Studio Theater) at least thru August. Though it wasn't mentioned specifically when we talked, I would expect this would apply to the Squares as well.

[tophcfa]

Sorry, I couldn't help it, but the word you're looking for is congregating not congratulating. :)

Dam spell check:ohdear:

[Scorpyo]

Lets face it, it is not easy belting out a song wearing an N95!:icon_wink:

You just gave me a great idea. They should open Karaoke at the rec centers with masks required. Considering how horrible my voice is I could probably get away with it through tightly fit thick mask. Thanks.

[merrymini]

Hope that memorial day weekend is an opener. Georgia opened and did not see a rise in infections.

[mydavid]

Where are our nightclubs? :)

Didn't you know TV is one big country club.:a040:

[Vikingjunior]

Was down at LSL Saturday night, City Fire, Red Sauce and PJ’s were all packed. They were all dancing outside PJ’s to the music. Social distancing my ass.

[davem4616]

Just because some elected official signals 'green light' doesn't mean much to my wife and I

we've really enjoyed the concerts and live theatre in TV... we constantly were at The Sharon, The Savannah Center (as well as at venues outside TV)... today's Daily Sun has a whole list of what's coming and when....we'd go to the Squares to see a few bands, or to introduce visitors to the nightlife

nice...but we're not interested in being shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of folks until a vaccine has been developed and we've had a shot

[Stu from NYC]

You just gave me a great idea. They should open Karaoke at the rec centers with masks required. Considering how horrible my voice is I could probably get away with it through tightly fit thick mask. Thanks.

Can we be your backup singers?:bigbow:

[leiban20]

when we can understand the situation and start taking precautions and wear a mask and gloves
probably we can all resume to our normal life - in the meantime the problem is the human kind
people needs to respect their life and the others following the protocol

and them will be many days to enjoy in the near future if we all can cooperate .

[PugMom]

Lets face it, it is not easy belting out a song wearing an N95!:icon_wink:
oh You~!!!! :1rotfl::icon_wink:

[PugMom]

Really! Picking up the bodies? We have not seen that yet in TV's and people have been doing pretty much whatever they can get away with without dropping dead, or even really creating a spike in the virus numbers. Unless you own a funeral home, why would you state something so exaggerated and ridiculous? Don't be part of the problem by over hyping.

after comparing numbers & speaking to people from 'up north,' Connecticut's death numbers are about 1000 more than the entire state of Florida. something to think about.

[kendi]

There seems to be chatter about almost everything regarding when it will return to something resembling normal...rec centers, sports facilities, restaurants, bowling alleys, stores, you name it...except entertainment at the squares.

I don’t think I’ve seen one thread, news article, idle speculation, anything regarding when entertainment might return to the squares, or how the entertainment and the audience might differ compared to pre-Covid 19.

Thoughts?

In "The VHA Voice" Richard Baier, District manager and John Rohan, Recreation Director suggest checking "Villages Recreation Park and News", the district website Village Community Development Districts (http://www.districtgov.org), WVLG radio or The Daily Sun to get the latest info on when activities and events with reopen.

[JoMar]

I have no idea when they are going to open up the squares.
My opinion is that they should already be open. Those who
wish to listen or dance should be able to do so. Those who
are worried about the virus are free to stay away.

Ah, another simplistic approach.

[EdFNJ]

Yesterday, I spoke with a musician who told me that his band is currently booked to play Market Square, Lake Sumter Landing on May 31.

Of course that could change.According to last weeks Happy News May entertainment insert bands were "scheduled" to start playing on May 1st and have been going every day since. My sarcastic guess that will REALLY happen shortly after we all get the vaccination that some clueless politicians says could be in September. My real guess is around when Governor D says Disney entertainment parks (not just shopping areas) open fully and allows 50,000 people to run all over each other to get in line at Avatar or It's A Small World.

Unless they can figure a way to "crowd control" the square to 50 people it's sadly gonna be a looooong time.

[Manhoopty]

INSIDE places in SOKO...INSIDE.

[mulligan]

Friday's paper said squares are closed indefinitely. Seems like the right thing to do.

[Joe V.]

Just because some elected official signals 'green light' doesn't mean much to my wife and I

we've really enjoyed the concerts and live theatre in TV... we constantly were at The Sharon, The Savannah Center (as well as at venues outside TV)... today's Daily Sun has a whole list of what's coming and when....we'd go to the Squares to see a few bands, or to introduce visitors to the nightlife

nice...but we're not interested in being shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of folks until a vaccine has been developed and we've had a shot


Like the vaccines developed for MERS, SARS, HIV? Or the flu vaccine that may be 50% effective? Like those vaccines? Oh wait, never mind.

[600th Photo Sq]

I recently talked with the folks at the Entertainment Dept, who are the folks booking the acts at the Squares. They are cancelling all concerts (Savannah Center, Sharon, Studio Theater) at least thru August. Though it wasn't mentioned specifically when we talked, I would expect this would apply to the Squares as well.

Been a very long time since I talked to anyone ( Folks ) in the Entertainment Department but when I did I agree with you they were Folksy actually Very Folksy . :doggie:

[ficoguy]

June 8. With lanes for line dancer.

[davidkath]

Joe C is right!

[Crazyladycruz]

I’m guess those are inside...squares are outside. I would think there a difference

[wisbad1]

Just because some elected official signals 'green light' doesn't mean much to my wife and I

we've really enjoyed the concerts and live theatre in TV... we constantly were at The Sharon, The Savannah Center (as well as at venues outside TV)... today's Daily Sun has a whole list of what's coming and when....we'd go to the Squares to see a few bands, or to introduce visitors to the nightlife

nice...but we're not interested in being shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of folks until a vaccine has been developed and we've had a shot
You still touch that newspaper? Not worth reading anyway.

[wisbad1]

after comparing numbers & speaking to people from 'up north,' Connecticut's death numbers are about 1000 more than the entire state of Florida. something to think about.
When you are at Colony Publix it’s like the walking dead.

[600th Photo Sq]

Was down at LSL Saturday night, City Fire, Red Sauce and PJ’s were all packed. They were all dancing outside PJ’s to the music. Social distancing my ass.

Gotta love " Capitalism " Rock On !

PS: Happy it was your Read End & Not Mine. Enjoy :icon_wink:

[garynarramore]

If you're sick and tired, stay home. If you're sick and tired of staying home, use your gead

[garynarramore]

If you're sick and tired, stay home. If you're sick and tired of staying home, use your head.

[Villager-Wannabe]

In order to maintain the recommended social distancing, all Town Square visitors must wear a hat with a visor that is 6 feet long and no slow dancing.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I have no idea when they are going to open up the squares.
My opinion is that they should already be open. Those who
wish to listen or dance should be able to do so. Those who
are worried about the virus are free to stay away.

And then those that go to the squares can pick up the virus are free to go into Publix, Target and Wal Mart and touch everything.

Understand now???

[newgirl]

City fire???

[600th Photo Sq]

I’m guess those are inside...squares are outside. I would think there a difference

Or " Inside out " :shocked:

[600th Photo Sq]

In order to maintain the recommended social distancing, all Town Square visitors must wear a hat with a visor that is 6 feet long and no slow dancing.

I have a novel idea. Dance with each person holding outward a Crutch. Very close to 6'.:clap2:

Also I have many other ideas they just come to me out of the blue. :)

[John_W]

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[EdFNJ]

I have no idea when they are going to open up the squares.
My opinion is that they should already be open. Those who
wish to listen or dance should be able to do so. Those who
are worried about the virus are free to stay away.
Yea, that's the ticket. That's almost as good as filling up a football stadium with 50,000 people. Pack 3-400 people into the square then send them running all over the place when they are done ... WAIT! Better idea. Keep 'em caged up in the square (provide food, booze, toilets and Rocky and the Elders for 2 weeks) and see how many are shivering, shaking, coughing at the end. I believe they now have portable respirators so it can be a 1 stop end of life shop and we can thank those who gave their lives for the good of all mankind and didn't infect the rest of us as they are carted out by the coroner for volunteering to be "the herd." Those who make it out after the 2 weeks are likely safe and can sell their blood for a $15 City Fire gift card if their blood alcohol content isn't too high. :1rotfl:

[davem4616]

So. Korea re-opened its night clubs... COVID spiked big time...So. Korea re-closed its night clubs.
Road map for TV?

we just don't know what we don't know at this point

your choice to be a risk taker...or to continue to play it safe

latest info seems to be that being inside with other folks for 25+ minutes is a risk
(e.g. flying, trains, restaurants, bars, movie theatres, etc)

everything that I'm seeing points to this lasting a lot longer than any of us would like

stay safe...or if you like, take the attitude of 'devil may care' ...your choice

for the 'devil may care' folks...check out Baldwin Brothers Memorial Care Services...I believe that they are running a BOGO right now

just saying

[600th Photo Sq]

we just don't know what we don't know at this point

your choice to be a risk taker...or to continue to play it safe

latest info seems to be that being inside with other folks for 25+ minutes is a risk
(e.g. flying, trains, restaurants, bars, movie theatres, etc)

everything that I'm seeing points to this lasting a lot longer than any of us would like

stay safe...or if you like, take the attitude of 'devil may care' ...your choice

for the 'devil may care' folks...check out Baldwin Brothers Memorial Care Services...I believe that they are running a BOGO right now

just saying

I think what each person has to consider is to seriously think, yes seriously think before which decision you will make. Will it be sensible, for you?

A huge decision to make, ( consider ) is really the only way to consider the way for you to think.

I think the outcome whatever decision you make will be fine only if you take your time with the decision you ultimately take. :ohdear:

[anothersteve]

I think what each person has to consider is to seriously think, yes seriously think before which decision you will make. Will it be sensible, for you?

A huge decision to make, ( consider ) is really the only way to consider the way for you to think.

I think the outcome whatever decision you make will be fine only if you take your time with the decision you ultimately take. :ohdear:

Makes perfect sense to me. Life is full of decisions.
Steve

[valuemkt]

The Villages is currently working with lake Sumter Sheriff's Department on the design of badges to be given out to people to report social distancing violations. people with badges do not have to give proof of frequenting town squares, City Fire or any establishment that promotes fun over fear. Just a desire to take pictures, report their neighbors and shake their heads in disgust. Once the badges are ready, they will be handed out on a first come first served basis. Names of those possessing the new badges will be listed in the Daily Sun, praising their bravery. Once that is accomplished, the entertainment will resume.

[anothersteve]

The Villages is currently working with lake Sumter Sheriff's Department on the design of badges to be given out to people to report social distancing violations. people with badges do not have to give proof of frequenting town squares, City Fire or any establishment that promotes fun over fear. Just a desire to take pictures, report their neighbors and shake their heads in disgust. Once the badges are ready, they will be handed out on a first come first served basis. Names of those possessing the new badges will be listed in the Daily Sun, praising their bravery. Once that is accomplished, the entertainment will resume.

Funny stuff!
Steve

[jarm450@aol.com]

Speaking of entertainment, just wondering if anyone else is still waiting for their refund for any Villages entertainment that was canceled. It’s been 2 1/2 months and still no refund for the Platters.

[LuvtheVillages]

Speaking of entertainment, just wondering if anyone else is still waiting for their refund for any Villages entertainment that was canceled. It’s been 2 1/2 months and still no refund for the Platters.

I received my refund shortly after I called and asked for it.

I was also given the options of waiting for the re-scheduled date, or a voucher for a future show at 105% of the ticket value.

Call the box office and leave a message. They will call you back a few days later.

[rustyp]

In order to facilitate reopening of the town squares the villages entertainment department is reviewing a one and only one line dance called the hula hoop.

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[LiverpoolWalrus]

And then those that go to the squares can pick up the virus are free to go into Publix, Target and Wal Mart and touch everything.

Understand now???

Winston, you have my undying respect for founding the TV Beatles group, but I'd just like to point out that there's a lot of worrying going on about "touching" that may well be unwarranted. The experts say the main route of transmission is from virus particles expelled from a cough or sneeze, or possibly from talking, and direct contact with the mouth, nose and eyes.


Excerpt: "It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. This is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads, but we are still learning more about this virus." How Coronavirus Spreads | CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html)

///o-o\\\

[ednetdl]

There has been no mention in any of these posts that Covid transmission is much less likely outdoors than it is indoors.

[600th Photo Sq]

There has been no mention in any of these posts that Covid transmission is much less likely outdoors than it is indoors.

A large % of deaths have occurred in Nursing Homes and in Assisted Living Facilities.

Now the % of individuals who actually get the virus survive around 90%.

Each year, Cancer, Heart Disease, Automobile Fatalities, Flu, far exceed Covid 19 deaths.

IMO, Americans need to be alert, smart, when inside or outside, that said America needs to return to normalcy...… Now. :)

[EdFNJ]

Each year, Cancer, Heart Disease, Automobile Fatalities, Flu, far exceed Covid 19 deaths.


Why does so many folks use the totally incorrect flu deaths comparison? (Polly want a cracker?) The highest PREDICTED death rate for the flu for the 6 month 2019-2020 flu season (season isn't over yet) is ESTIMATED by the CDC to be BETWEEN 24,000 and 66,000 over SIX months. Covid has killed over 80,000 in 3 months so far and could easily exceed 120,000 in an equal 6 months. 2019-2020 U.S. Flu Season: Preliminary Burden Estimates | CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/preliminary-in-season-estimates.htm)

During the 2018-19 flu season, about 35 million people in the US contracted the flu and about 34,000 died, according to the CDC.

So that claim is totally incorrect plus COVID is 2X as contagious.

US coronavirus death rates compared to the seasonal flu, by age group - Business Insider (https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-compared-seasonal-flu-in-the-us-death-rates-2020-3)


The flu and the new coronavirus (https://www.businessinsider.com/wuhan-coronavirus-us-cases-health-risk-2020-1) have similar symptoms, but the latter is far deadlier.
Here's how the two diseases' death rates compare among various age groups in the US.
The coronavirus is five to 10 times more deadly than the flu for those between the ages of 0 and 45. It is 12 1/2 times more deadly than the flu for those over 85.


Oh, and someone who has Cancer or Heart disease can't inadvertently give it to their friends or family. Poor analogy.

[Sandy and Ed]

I saw a small note at the bottom af the paper today which said “note: nightly entertainment at town squares has been canceled indefinitely”. Many folks are drawn to the three town squares for the food and entertainment. Would be desolate if entertainment is canceled “forever” similar to the closure of Katie Belle. Somebody tell me this isn’t true!!!!!

[600th Photo Sq]

At the squares

Can you name them and

the location. Also are they open to the general public. :)

[Boilerman]

I saw a small note at the bottom af the paper today which said “note: nightly entertainment at town squares has been canceled indefinitely”. Many folks are drawn to the three town squares for the food and entertainment. Would be desolate if entertainment is canceled “forever” similar to the closure of Katie Belle. Somebody tell me this isn’t true!!!!!

Indefinitely does not mean permanently